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Print (Mezzotint)
Charles Viscount Townsend
John Smith, Sir Godfrey Kneller
1775-1850
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1965.2678
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1965.2678
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
Charles Viscount Townsend
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1775-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center
Inscription: I Smith fec:
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G Kneller S.R. Imp. et Angl. Eques Aur: pinx:
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russel street Covent Gar
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
13.7 (H) x 9.6 (W) x 13.5 (Image H) x 9.6 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
34.7 (H) x 24.5 (W) x 34.3 (Image H) x 24.5 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Trimmed within platemark.
Publisher Summary
J. Smith
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Publisher Name
J. Smith
Edition State
III
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
Restrike. Original plate dates from 1702. On wove paper, this impression probably dates later, perhaps after Smith sold his plates to Boydell..